When creating designs for print, ensuring your final output looks clean and professional is key. One important setting that helps achieve this is print bleed.
What Is Print Bleed?
Print bleed is the extra area of your design that extends beyond the final trim size. It prevents unwanted white edges after printing by allowing the background or image to reach the very edge of the page once trimmed.
Parts of Print Bleed
Bleed: The extra area beyond the trim line, usually 0.125 inches (3 mm) on all sides.
Page Edge (Trim): The final cut size of your printed design. Keep important content inside this line.
Crop Marks: Lines that show where the printer will trim the paper.
Safe Zone: The area inside the trim line where important text and visuals should stay to avoid being cut off.
Why Print Bleed Matters
Prevents White Borders: Ensures your background or images reach the page edges.
Accounts for Trimming Variations: Helps maintain a clean finish even with minor print shifts.
Improves Visual Appeal: Creates a professional, borderless look for your printed materials.
How to Enable Print Bleed
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Click File on the top left of the editor.
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Select Page Settings from the dropdown.
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Check the box for Show Print Bleed.
👉 Venngage will then display bleed guides around your design, so you can align your elements accurately.
Designing with Print Bleed in Mind
Extend background colors or images all the way to the bleed line.
Keep text and key visuals inside the safe zone.
Avoid placing logos, titles, or icons too close to the trim edge.
✨ Using print bleed ensures your printed designs come out sharp and professional—without unwanted white borders or uneven edges.
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